At-a-Glance
- System: Traditional
- Majors: Traditional
- Suits: Traditional
- Court: Traditional
- Pips: Fully illustrated/Unique
- Cards: 80 Cards
- 78 +2 Bonus Major Arcana
- Bonus Major: “In Love With“
- Bonus Major: “Freedom“
- 78 +2 Bonus Major Arcana
- Card Size: Standard
- Art: Chibi cartoon-style with hints of anime, bright colors colors
- AI Usage: None
- Content Warnings: None
About the Cards
- Finish: Flat Matte
- Edges: Silver Holographic with Holographic Stars
- Box: Rigid Wrap
- Book: None, though some resellers give a QR code to download a generic one-size-fits-all LWB
- Reversal Meanings: No
- Price: $40-55
- Counterfeiting Frequency: High 1(Alert Added 3/17/2025)
- CoA Included: No
- Available:
Bootleg Alert!
This deck has a high instance of bootlegging. Bootlegging hurts collectors, artists, and creatives. Read notice below for more information.2
“Imagine a world where adorable ghosts whisper secrets in the moonlight and mischievous fairies illuminate your path with sparkling clarity.”
– Teavada Tarot
Sometimes, you don’t want a deep, shadowy dive into the mysteries of the subconscious. Sometimes, you just want a deck that’s a little gentler, calmer, and cozier—without losing its bite.
Welcome to the Orchid Valley Tarot, a beautifully weird little world where cotton-candy colors, chibi ghosts, and their Rider-Waite Smith-inspired adventures make tarot feel a little more fun (and a little less like an existential crisis).
Silly, But Also Slightly Serious
This deck delivers on two key things… Cute ghosts doing tarot-y things, and a “ghosts, but make it adorable” aesthetic.
Think magical gardens, luminous waterfalls, twinkling stars, misty moons, and charming little spirits—who may or may not be judging you. (Seriously, why is that ghost scowling? Am I being judged by a cartoon ghostie…?)
But don’t let the soft colors and sweet faces fool you—It would be easy to assume a deck that delivers tarot with tongue firmly in cheek wouldn’t hit as hard. This deck doesn’t water down the tarot experience into something fluffy and precious. It’s still fully grounded in the Rider-Waite-Smith system, delivering everything from the happy joy you feelings of The Sun to the severe back pain that comes from the 10 of Swords with a pastel-coated, but still very serious, punch. This deck is just as ready for deep readings as its more traditional cousins.
Spoopy, Not Spooky
This deck everything you’d want from a Rider-Waite-Smith deck, without the PG-13 rating. There’s no blood, no gore, no nudity, though the ghosts in Orchid Valley do find themselves in some sad situations. They’re also not above using a little cartoon violence.
Hoping “The Tower” will be a little kinder in this world? Nope. The ghosts are on fire, still plummeting from a burning castle into the vast, angry ocean below—just, you know, in a cute way. And a weeping ghost still gets the point across in the “3 of Swords” just fine, thank you very much. The Orchid Valley Tarot plays by RWS rules—it just doesn’t take itself too seriously. “The Hanged Man” will still leave you upside-down, but at least you’ll be smiling about it.
One thing to know is this deck does not include a guidebook, but any RWS-based book will work perfectly. With clear references to the classic system, you might not even need one—these ghosts know their tarot history.
TL;DR
The Orchid Valley Tarot is for those who like their tarot traditional, but with a sugar-dusted twist—set in a world that’s more magical than mundane.
You’ll love this deck if you:
- Are a tarot reader of any skill level, from beginner to pro.
- Want RWS structure but cuter, weirder, and more fun.
- Learn best with visual storytelling and intuitive retellings.
You might struggle with this deck if you:
- Prefer a serious, traditional tarot experience.
- Want a completely fresh reinterpretation of card meanings.
- Find not having a book to be make-or-break proposition
Are you the author or publisher of this deck and want to share an update?
Contact me to add, revise, or clarify the information about the specs of the deck
- Counterfeit alert below ↩︎
- Alert added 3/17/2025 due to the instance of counterfeit copies found on a routine web search ↩︎
Beware! Imitation Isn’t Flattery!
This deck has a high instance of bootlegging. Bootlegging hurts collectors, artists, and creatives.
Signs of Counterfeit Orchid Valley Tarot:
- Low price point
- Thin tuck box
- Generic tuck box
- Non-gilded edges
- Thin cardstock
- Odd card size
- Stark colors that appear grainy or washed out
- Colors with noticeable blue undertones
- Poor print quality
- Glossy cards
- Purchased on Amazon, Temu, Ali Express
Note: There are legitimate pocket-sized editions of this deck. Legitimate pocket-sized decks have alternate purple art on cover, are in a tuck box, feature a matte-canvas finish, and have no gilded edges. Bootleg/counterfeit pocket decks have pink art from deluxe deck on cover or non-descript box with generic art, are glossy or matte, have cutting seams, and are at price points of $15 and under. Be careful purchasing direct from seller via their website; site may be inactive to US customers with reports of customers not receiving merchandise.
Confirmed Authorized Resellers: Teavada Tarot, ScribbalistBBK
Added to the Bootleg Alert 3/17/2025
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